Job Description

Req ID: 195077
Location: Provincial Zone, NSH Performance Centre
Department: Research, Innovation & Discovery
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Feb-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Health Outcomes Scientist reports to the Director of the Implementation Science Team and is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the development, management, and evaluation of health outcomes projects across Nova Scotia Health (NSH). Working closely with senior health system leaders, the Health Outcomes Scientist provides leadership in the design, conduct, analysis, reporting and publishing of research on health outcomes and quality improvement across the Nova Scotia health system. Research topics may include, but are not limited to: health system effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, system responsiveness, patient safety, equity and patient-centeredness in the delivery of healthcare in accordance with NS Health Mission, Vision and Values and strategic directions.More specific accountabilities include:

• Conducting analyses and reviews to identify gaps in knowledge, and then using these reviews and analyses to design and implement plans to address identified gaps
• Lead and guide initiatives related to evaluation and rapid evidence syntheses
• Developing evaluation frameworks and strategies and providing technical assistance and consultation to teams regarding evaluation
• Collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice
• Analyzing data and presenting findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Providing mentorship and supervision to learners and students in the Network of Scholars
• Developing and delivering training programs on evaluation
• Engaging in professional development activities to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
• Participating in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support health system activities

About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, public health, psychology, health policy, health systems)
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience leading evaluation projects in a health system setting
• Proficient in quantitative research methodologies, program evaluation and modeling
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from large datasets using various statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SAS, STATA, SPSS, R, etc.)
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and supervising students and learners
• Knowledge of health systems and policy development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and research design
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Full-time, long assignment (75 hours bi-weekly)
• One-year long assignment beginning as soon as possible
• This is hybrid role. Some travel across the province may be required.

Compensation and Benefits$48.17 - $60.21 Hourly$93,927 - $117,408 AnnuallySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visitNova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Nova Scotia Health's Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with rxc3xa9sumxc3xa9-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on or via email at .

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